Germany, Imperial. A Commemorative 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Buy Now Udall was invalided to Canada

Udall was invalided to Canada

the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/62” for Gustav Hähl

The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hoffman culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army

He is confirmed as having been taken prisoner during Operation Husky

inscribed "IL FAUT EN FINIR" (It Must End) and dated "1939" below

Germany, Imperial. A Commemorative 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Buy Now Udall was invalided to Canada(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse, Erinnerungsstck). Constructed of blackened and silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from a period original ribbon stitched into a parade format with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte the obverse bearing three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm bearing a reinstitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm bearing a crowned initial W, the reverse with visible rivets securing the obverse features in